Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19-05-2026

Hawk Spec (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our bespoke training weights designed for issued British Army webbing.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store card details)
• Order details (products purchased, custom specifications)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)
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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfil your orders
• Communicate with you about your purchase
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send updates or promotional emails (only if you opt in)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following bases:

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil your order
• Legitimate interests – improving our services and preventing fraud
• Consent – for marketing communications
• Legal obligation – for tax and accounting purposes.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously. Your information is stored securely using industry‑standard safeguards, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure payment processing via trusted third‑party providers
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular security reviews

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., GoDaddy Payments, PayPal, Stripe)
• Delivery and courier services
• Website hosting and analytics providers

These partners only receive the information necessary to perform their services and must comply with data protection laws.

We do not share your data with the Ministry of Defence or any military organisation unless legally required.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: www.HawkSpec.com

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enable website functionality
• Improve user experience
• Analyse website traffic

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Data Transfers

If any of our service providers operate outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK GDPR‑approved standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

Email: Brad@HawkSpec.com